All things from eternity are of like forms and come round in a circle |
Always observe how ephemeral and worthless human things are. Pass then through this little space of time conformably to nature, and end thy journey in content, just as an olive falls off when it is ripe, blessing nature who produced it, and thanking the tree on which it grew. |
And thou wilt give thyself relief, if thou doest every act of thy life as if it were the last. |
Anger cannot be dishonest. |
Anything in any way beautiful derives its beauty from itself and asks nothing beyond itself. Praise is no part of it, for nothing is made worse or better by praise. |
Aptitude found in the understanding and is often inherited. Genius coming from reason and imagination, rarely. |
Are you astonished Aulus, that our friend Fabullinus is so frequently deceived? A good man has always something to learn in regard to fraud |
As for literature, thefts cannot harm it, while the lapse of ages augments its value |
As I was constantly told that my mistress Polla indulged in improper connection with a young libertine; I surprised them and found it was as proper as my own |
As the same fire assumes different shapes When it consumes objects differing in shape, So does the one Self take the shape Of every creature in whom he is present. |
Be content to seem what you really are |
Be content with what you are, and wish not change; nor dread your last day, nor long for it |
Be like a headland of rock on which the waves break incessantly; but it stands fast and around it the seething of the waters sink to rest |
Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish. |
Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish. |